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V88 SCS

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,953 mi
Last recorded140,953 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 SCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 140,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust braket broken,and heat cover insecure.

srs on.

Pass 19 May 2011 137,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake disc corroded.

both wipers torn but are cleaning screen.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 May 2010 133,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 127,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 122,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 115,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 108,522 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 663
Brake pipe excessively corroded 268
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 210
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V88 SCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V88 SCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V88 SCS registered?

V88 SCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V88 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 SCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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